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Write a dispute resolution paper on offshore fishing in California in MLA 9 format double spaced 6 pages with work cited page. There is rising need for sustainable seafood but there is concern for marine ecosystems. Incorporate the Gaia theory or the Noah principle or managing nature, which is described by Charles Darwin: “Man selects only for his own goodHe does not rigidly destroy all inferior animals, but protects during each varying season, as far as lies in his power, all his productions [that are] plainly useful to him”. I attached one of the sources to use as a pdf and it needs 5 in total. I will also attach what I have so far I have almost 3 pages but I need 6 pages in total. Here are 5 sources citations with quotations to include:

Halpern, Benjamin S., et al. Assessing the Health of the U.S. West Coast with a Regional-Scale Application of the Ocean Health Index. PloS One, vol. 9, no. 6, June 2014, p. e98995. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.mtsac.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0098995.

Quotes: We found that current status scores for individual goals have gotten worse in the past decade or so (with the exception of recent improvements in lasting special places an livelihoods and economies for some sub-regions), but in most cases the near future looks better than the present (Figs. 3, 4). Assessment of the likely future status rewards the presence of regulatory and management measures; however, as data do not often exist on effectiveness of these measures, future estimates may be overly optimistic. In addition, the likely future status makes incorporates the potential impacts of climate change only as current climate-related pressures and not estimates of future conditions. Regardless, these differences highlight the importance of having time-series and maintaining on-going records of both ecological and governance information in order to understand likely future changes.

The process of pulling together the information necessary to calculate the Index serves as a means to systematically evaluate where key gaps remain. Such gaps are a perpetual challenge for managers and policy makers. Prioritizing efforts to fill those gaps remains critical. The assessment here also highlights the need for new or continued assessment of pressures and resilience measures, not only of status variables, for effective assessment of overall ocean health.

Naylor, Rosamund L., et al. Salmon Aquaculture in the Pacific Northwest: A Global Industry With Local Impacts. Environment, vol. 45, no. 8, Oct. 2003, pp. 1839. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.mtsac.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/00139150309604562.

Ruff, Elizabeth O., et al. State Marine Aquaculture Policy Dashboard Improves Transparency and Accessibility for Growing Industry. PloS One, vol. 19, no. 9, Sept. 2024, p. e0310602. EBSCOhost, https://doi-org.mtsac.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310602.

S. Suhartini, and Larsen Barasa. Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture: Integrating Offshore and Coastal Practices for Maritime Sustainability. Journal of Biological Education Indonesia (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia), vol. 11, no. 1, Jan. 2025, pp. 18694. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=8e453481-83cc-3dc5-8587-d5285e0ec081.

Offshore systems demonstrated superior structural resilience and automation capabilities, essential for operations in harsher marine environments. Coastal practices scored higher in the integration of ecosystem-based practices, reflecting their reliance on natural habitats and focus on minimizing environmental impacts.

integrating these systems can maximize aquaculture productivity, reduce environmental impacts, and support socio-economic development.

The findings revealed the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration, with educators leading knowledge-sharing efforts, professionals offering practical insights, and graduates contributing innovative ideas.

Sustainable aquaculture is essential to meeting the growing global demand for seafood while addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges.

Jarvis, Laura E. Lessons from Land to Sea: An Informed Approach to Offshore Aquaculture Regulation. Boston University Law Review, vol. 102, no. 3, Apr. 2022, pp. 1083128. EBSCOhost, research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=3c5df380-9ec6-3ed5-aa60-ed3fd4f7a4a9.

Here’s what I have done : As people become more cautious of where their food is coming from, seafood has taken the spotlight for its environmental and economic concerns. Global demand for seafood continuously rises, pressuring the United States to expand domestic seafood production. More specifically, California is one of the main topics where debates of offshore aquaculture is taking place. Environmental organizations have expressed their concern about ecosystem damages, pollution, and risks to marine biodiversity. On the other hand, seafood producers and policymakers prioritize the economic opportunity and food security with offshore fishing. On both sides of the argument, consumers lack crucial knowledge about the sustainability of the seafood consumed.

The United States relies heavily on international countries for importing seafood, which does not go through U.S. health or environmental regulations. There are rising concerns about the health quality of imported seafood and whether its ethically sourced. On the other hand, seafood production is expanding, causing concerns about the environmental damages to aquatic ecosystems from offshore fishing. Using a Rogerian approach, this paper will explore a common ground between both sides of the complex issue. Californias offshore aquaculture is examined to suggest a carefully regulated and research based offshore aquaculture system that protects marine ecosystems while increasing sustainable and safe seafood for civilians.

One of the main concerns is the heavy dependence of imported seafood, which avoids U.S. health and environmental regulations. Research shows that most seafood consumed in the U.S. is from international sources, which raises concerns about its consumer and sustainability standards. In the article, How Americans Can Get More Safe, Sustainable Seafood on Their Plates, the author highlights that up to 85% of American seafood is imported, and it is estimated that half of that is farmed (Schwaab). Supporters of domestic aquaculture insist the environmental and health regulations in other countries do not live up to U.S. standards, causing serious concerns for public food health. Not only are there health concerns, but it is argued that importing seafood limits the economic opportunities of coastal cities in the U.S. Supporters that stand for domestic aquaculture believe producing seafood locally would increase food safety, open more job opportunities, and give demanding consumers sustainable protein.

On the other hand, it is argued that domestic aquaculture will cause significant damage to marine ecosystems without serious regulations. The article explains that equipment failures can lead to more pollution that endangers wildlife, and fish escapes could interfere with wild fisheries, upsetting delicate ecosystems that support existing livelihoods (Schwaab). There is not enough research on domestic aquaculture, therefore, experimenting with offshore fishing locally could cause significant damage to the environment.

The author fights for the SEAfood Act, an act that fights to establish sustainable offshore aquaculture domestically. This act would allow scientists to take risks in order to construct scientific studies to develop American offshore aquaculture. The author argues, its a thoughtful, necessary way to close knowledge gaps, set strong standards that inform future regulations and ensure that aquaculture in the U.S. grows within guidelines that are truly sustainable (Schwaab).

Looking at the complexity of the issue, it is clear that offshore aquaculture is unavoidable and must have a sustainable resolution. There is a challenging balance of environmental responsibility and the risk of various public health and environmental standards. By exploring scientific research and regulations, the U.S. congress should be able to find a solution in which both parties concerns are addressed.